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| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: Rising gas prices in the Chicago area | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/03/05/the-rundown-rising-gas-prices-in-the-chicago-area | _Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and I’m thankful for everyone who voted for WBEZ as_ [ __Chicago’s top radio station_ _ ][1] _. Here’s what you need to know today._ [ **_1\. Chicagoans are nervous about gas prices as the Iran war disrupts the supply chain_ ** ][2] It took less … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | NBC Local | 2 waves of storms could bring severe weather threat, near-record warmth to Chicago area | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/2-waves-of-storms-could-bring-severe-weather-threat-near-record-warmth-to-chicago-area/3903564/ | With spring weather comes the return of severe storm threats and the Chicago area will see the potential for two waves of showers and storms Friday - though some uncertainty remains on just how severe they could be. According to the latest forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team, Friday … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | NBC Local | What is Special Envoy to the ‘Shield of the Americas'? What to know about Kristi Noem's new role | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/what-is-special-envoy-to-the-shield-of-the-americas-what-to-know-about-kristi-noems-new-role/3903723/ | President Donald Trump [ fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ][5] Thursday, instead naming her “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas,” but what exactly is that? Trump [ made the announcement on social media ][6] two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | NBC Local | Is Amazon down? What to know as over 20K users in Chicago, across U.S. report issues | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-amazon-down-what-to-know-as-over-20k-users-in-chicago-across-u-s-report-issues/3903735/ | Tens of thousands of shoppers in Chicago and several other cities across the U.S. reported issues with Amazon's website Thursday afternoon, according to outage tracking website DownDetector. Users began reporting issues with Amazon's website on [ DownDetector ][1] just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, with more than 20,000 reports of … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 18-year-old charged in Oak Lawn video gaming machine burglaries: police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/18-year-old-charged-oak-lawn-video-gaming-machine-burglaries-police | #### The Brief * * An 18-year-old Chicago man was charged in burglaries targeting video gaming machines at Oak Lawn businesses. * Cash was stolen and machines were damaged in two early-morning break-ins in January and February. * He faces felony burglary charges in Oak Lawn and Worth; the investigation … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Fox Chicago | 'Don't let the door hit you': Illinois politicians react after Trump ousts Noem | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dont-let-door-hit-you-illinois-politicians-react-after-trump-ousts-noem | #### The Brief * * Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her. * Illinois Democrats reacted with sharp criticism, with some calling her firing overdue. * Mullin must be confirmed by the Senate but could serve as acting secretary while his nomination … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | ‘Outside The Line’ exhibition celebrates student creative risks | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/outside-the-line-exhibition-celebrates-student-creative-risks/ | From ceramics and textiles, to paintings, sculpture and experimental photography, a range of artistic mediums fills the Hokin Gallery for a new exhibition titled “Outside the Line.” The exhibit features two dozen student artists experimenting with unfamiliar concepts, materials and techniques to challenge their own creative boundaries . A piece … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Afternoon Briefing: Illinois sues over new global tariffs | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/afternoon-briefing-illinois-sues-over-new-global-tariffs/ | Good afternoon, Chicago. Illinois joined some two dozen states [ challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs ][19] today, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general leading the suit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Six Flags agrees to sell seven parks | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/six-flags-amusement-parks-sale/ | EPR Properties announced Thursday that it has entered into agreements to acquire a portfolio of seven regional parks from [ Six Flags ][18] Entertainment Corporation. According to a press release on EPR Properties’ website, the gross transactional value was $342 million, of which EPR Properties provided approximately $315 million, and … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | ‘Who does that?’ Judge scolds city for interrupting deposition to strip Chicago officer of police powers | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/interrupting-deposition-chicago-police/ | A visibly frustrated federal judge on Thursday took the city to task over the Chicago Police Department’s move to [ pull a North Side police officer out of a deposition ][17] late last month in order to strip him of his police powers. Judge Mary M. Rowland stopped short, however, … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Jacqueline Traynere testifies in computer tampering case; verdict expected Monday | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/jacqueline-traynere-testifies-computer-tampering/ | Will County Judge Derek Ewanic will issue a verdict on Monday whether Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere is guilty of misdemeanor [ computer tampering ][13] for accessing another board member’s email without permission. Traynere, who has [ pleaded not guilty ][14] to the charges, testified for about 90 minutes … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Lake County sheriff candidates share thoughts on commissary fund, ICE | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/lake-county-sheriff-candidates-share-thoughts-on-commissary-fund-ice/ | The majority of the candidates for Lake County Sheriff who participated in a Wednesday debate emphasized the need to rein in the department’s commissary fund as well as mixed emotions about cooperating with ICE. The Democratic candidates who participated were Jerry Williams, Steven Flores, Maria Garcia Trajkovich, Edward Jenkins and … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/homeland-security-funding-bill-iran-risk/ | WASHINGTON — Republicans invoked the [ war in Iran ][1] and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to join 49ers staff | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/03/05/bears-matt-eberflus-49ers-assistant-head-coach-defense-staff-cowboys-nfl | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][48] * [ Facebook ][49] * [ Bluesky ][50] * [ Email ][51] * [ Reddit ][52] * [ Flipboard ][53] Matt Eberflus landed on his feet after all. Two months after being [ fired as Cowboys defensive coordinator ][54] … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Who is Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick to run Department of Homeland Security? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/03/05/markwayne-mullin-new-dhs-director-department-of-homeland-security | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s pick to replace Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security, is, … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Illinois with more than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after Supreme Court loss | https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/03/05/illinois-20-states-sue-global-tariffs-trump-imposed-supreme-court-loss | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][27] * [ Facebook ][28] * [ Bluesky ][29] * [ Email ][30] * [ Reddit ][31] * [ Flipboard ][32] [ ![][33] ][34] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | After trades, Blackhawks motivated to make this the last time they sell at deadline | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/03/05/blackhawks-trades-reaction-motivation-nick-foligno-connor-bedard | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][16] * [ Facebook ][17] * [ Bluesky ][18] * [ Email ][19] * [ Reddit ][20] * [ Flipboard ][21] Just two weeks ago, [ Blackhawks ][22] forwards Connor Bedard, Ryan Greene and Colton Dach were vacationing together in … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Mezquita en Berwyn se convierte en lugar para que los musulmanes latinos se congreguen a adorar | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/03/05/mezquita-en-berwyn-se-convierte-en-lugar-para-que-los-musulmanes-latinos-se-congreguen-a-adorar | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. En el sótano de … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | CBS Local | U.S. manufacturers are still shedding thousands of jobs, as workers ask White House for help | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/manufacturing-jobs-whirlpool-layoffs-iowa-trump-tariffs/ | About 350 Whirlpool factory workers in rural Iowa will lose their jobs on March 9 — a blow to a community where the plant has anchored the local economy for eight decades. The layoffs are also another sign of U.S. manufacturers' ongoing struggles, which have persisted despite the Trump administration's … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | March 5, 2026 | CBS Local | Pope Leo XIV's Far South Side church, Chicago Stock Exchange Trading room at Art Institute on Chicago endangered list | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/pope-leo-xiv-church-chicago-endangered-list/ | The Far South Side Chicago church that was once [ Pope Leo XIV's home parish ][54] has made the 2026 Chicago 7 Most Endangered list from Preservation Chicago. The annual Chicago 7 Most Endangered list sounds the alarm on buildings and structures that Preservation Chicago says are imminently threatened. ## … |